I'm afraid we were so eager to avoid war, we've made it all but certain.

Brent Weeks
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The United States has often sought to avoid war by using diplomacy, economic sanctions, and military (or covert) action. By creating situations that lead to the use of military force, the U.S. is able to avoid war by maintaining the ability to neutralize threats. If it chooses not to use its military force, however, it can be left vulnerable.

The U.S. has already lost more than 60 soldiers in Iraq since the 2003 invasion and is still dependent on foreign oil.

Source: The Blinding Knife

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